Thank you for your interest in The Stage Theater Co.'s production of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, presented by ARPets Hospital. All the information you need to have a successful audition is included below. Should you have any questions, please feel free to reach out using the 'Contact Production Team' button at the bottom of this page. 

​**Please read this information carefully as some has changed for this production**

About The Show​

The Hermans are the worst kids in the history of the world-so when they crash Sunday school and demand parts in the Christmas pageant, the whole town panics! There is not supposed to be biting or cigar smoking in Bethlehem, and while these kids have never even heard the Christmas story, they definitely have rewrites! Soon, everyone is calling for reluctant director Grace Bradley to cancel the whole thing. It's up to the Bradley's and the Reverend to help their community see the Christmas story and the Herdman kids through new eyes in this buoyant musical adaptation of the funny and touching holiday classic. 

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Audition Dates

Auditions will be held Saturday, October 4th, at 9am, and Sunday, October 5th, at 2pm. The auditions will be held at The Floor School of Performing Arts, located behind Outback at 2704 Alexander Drive, Suite K in Jonesboro. You only need to attend one audition session. 

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Show Dates

The show will be presented at Nettleton Performing Arts Center on December 6th and December 7th, 2025. Saturday at 6pm, and a Sunday performance at 2pm. School performances will be held on Thursday, December 4th. Due to the Jonesboro Christmas Parade, there is no performance on Friday, December 5th.

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Rehearsals

Rehearsals will be held at The Floor School of Performing Arts, and a schedule will be provided to the cast. Every effort is made to respect your time and show/life/work/school balance. You will only be required to attend those rehearsals in which your character is involved. Please make sure to be on time for rehearsal, and we will start promptly and ensure you are dismissed at the scheduled time. We do ask for patience during Tech Week, which is the week of the show. We will be putting finishing touches on your excellent work that week!

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Participants

Participants in this production must be in at least 2nd Grade to audition. Ultimately, the Director has final responsibility of casting the show. If you have questions, simply send us a message!  

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Cast List

The cast list will be posted on or before Wednesday, October 8th at 5pm. Our goal is to get it posted just as soon as possible, as we know you are eager to learn your part!

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Cast Meeting

A cast meeting will not be held, rather everything will be sent to the e-mail on file upon accepting your role. As well, it will be distributed at the first rehearsals. 

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Production Fee

The Stage Theater Co. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, and donations are tax deductible. There are a lot of costs and expenses related to a production. To help offset the costs, we ask that each cast member pay a production fee of $50. We also offer a production fee option of $65, which includes a cast t-shirt. Families with 3 or more in the cast, your options are $160 for all three cast members with a t-shirt, or $140 without t-shirts. Production Fees must be paid prior to receiving a script.

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If you have a concern with paying the fee, please do not let that stop you from auditioning. We have a sponsorship program provided by our Board of Directors to help assist you get that fee taken care of no questions asked. You will simply mark this as an option on your paperwork at the cast meeting. We want everyone to participate, regardless of the production fee. 

 

Costumes

Costumes that are provided for the production are the property of The Stage Theater Co. or other rental companies. Individual cast members may be asked to provide parts of their costume, depending on the show. Basic makeup will be required of all cast members. 

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Character Descriptions

This production will involve lots of singing and dancing---but still provides plenty of opportunities for those non-dancers to shine! Be sure to check out the character descriptions on the link below and learn about all the great roles in the show. There are plenty of roles for both adults and kids! 

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Audition Process and Preparation

Auditions will consist of a three-step process. In groups, you will be taught music and some light choreography. You will then present that to the audition panel. To help you prepare for auditions, we encourage you to review the character descriptions, listen and practice to the music, and complete an online audition form. After singing and dancing, your audition will be complete. 

If more is needed, you will be called for a call back to do any type of solo work or reading. Do not worry if you are not called back, it means the panel have everything they need.

​The group audition music and choreography, and lines (if applicable) will be provided at auditions, not ahead of time. This is a cold audition. ​​

Please note, although you may only audition for one role, you will be considered for all roles in the production. 

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